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Does anyone know of a surgeon in Southern California who is "in-network" for Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO? I have been unable to find anyone, and frankly do not have the $3000 for the out-of-network costs. Thanks!    — blank first name B. (posted on September 9, 2002)


September 9, 2002
I work at BC BS Indiana..but if you call your local BC IN California..they shd have a list they can pull up by provider specialty and advise you of Participating prov in your area. Good Luck Nancy Poe
   — NANCY P.

September 9, 2002
I have Blue Cross of CA. My surgeon was not "in network" but the hospital (Alvarado Medical Center in San Diego) she uses is which greatly reduced my out of pocket expenses! Good luck to you. :o)
   — Jennifer A.

September 9, 2002
Hi I have blue cross ppo and went to Dr. Lamar in Arcadia CA they suppossedly accept allmost all insurances.You can look him up on this site.
   — blossomivy

September 9, 2002
I have Blue Cross PPO through Pers choice(State of CA). I am having surgery at Pacific Bariatric in San Diego. They are a prefered provider and so is the hospital they use Scripp's Mercy. I am unsure how you will avoid the out of pocket costs though that is how a PPO works??? They pay 80% you pay 20%. Even with the surgeon and hospital being a provider my out of pocket costs can be up to 3,000 dollars plus my $500 dollar deductable. Hopefully since they are providers it wont be the whole $3,000. You will be hard pressed to find a surgeon who will except the insurance only....and forgive your portion.....that my dear is called an HMO. Most important of all besides the money is that you choose the best surgeon possible!!!! Pacific Bariatric has a wonderful success rate and very talented surgeons. If you have any questions feel free to email me anytime [email protected] Wendi
   — lovemonterey

September 9, 2002
I have bs of Ca POS and I have my initial consultation on Thursday. I have been told that Dr. Popoola of Surgical Center for Weight Loss will take what the insurance is willing to pay as long as it is at least 70%. I still have to pay deductibles but that you can't get around that. If you want contact me by email thursday and I'll let you know for sure what they said. I have researched for months so I know this is a good doctor as well.
   — Kristi T.

September 9, 2002
I have bs of Ca POS and I have my initial consultation on Thursday. I have been told that Dr. Popoola of Surgical Center for Weight Loss will take what the insurance is willing to pay as long as it is at least 70%. I still have to pay deductibles but that you can't get around that. If you want contact me by email thursday and I'll let you know for sure what they said. I have researched for months so I know this is a good doctor as well.
   — Kristi T.

September 15, 2002
My surgeon is Dr. Gary Anthone. He is at USC University Hospital and has 3 other doctors in his practice. They do the Duodenal Switch, Lap RNY, adjustible band. http://www.surgery.usc.edu/foregut/bariatric/
   — Laurie LOVES her DS

September 15, 2002
Oops! I forgot to mention that I have Blue Cross PPO. I looked on their website and Dr. Anthone is in network.
   — Laurie LOVES her DS




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